Why does the noun Modeschmuck have the article der?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Modeschmuck
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Modeschmuck | ein Modeschmuck | — |
| Akkusativ | den Modeschmuck | einen Modeschmuck | — |
| Dativ | dem Modeschmuck | einem Modeschmuck | — |
| Genitiv | des Modeschmucks | eines Modeschmucks | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Modeschmuck in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Modeschmuck?
It is der Modeschmuck. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Modeschmuck is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Modeschmuck?
The noun Modeschmuck is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Modeschmuck mean in English?
The German word der Modeschmuck translates to “costume jewelry” in English.
How do you decline der Modeschmuck?
Like all German nouns, Modeschmuck changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Modeschmuck
- Akkusativ: den Modeschmuck
- Dativ: dem Modeschmuck
- Genitiv: des Modeschmucks
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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